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Word: Irone
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century; earliest use found in Bulletin Pharmacy. From German Iron, with remodelling of the ending after -one
Definition:
Originally: a fragrant oil obtained from orris root (Iris germanica and other species). Later: each of three isomeric cyclic ketones ("α-irone", "β-irone", and "γ-irone") found in this oil and in other plants such as violets, and used in perfumery.
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